Howard Lee Motley, 77, of Bowling Green, peacefully passed away on Monday, June 20, 2016, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital while surrounded by his family.
Family and friends are welcome to attend the graveside service on Saturday, July 9, at 10:30 a.m., in the Mt. Zion Cemetery with Rev. David Land conducting the service.
Howard was born on November 21, 1938, in Louisiana to George and Dola Motley nee Dixon.
He married Mildred Ruth Gibbons on May 18, 1958. They were blessed to enjoy 58 wonderful years together.
He was a member of the United States Army from 1958-1961, serving his time in Bar-le-Due, France. He worked at Hercules, Inc., in Louisiana for 38 years and retired in 2001. He was a member of the O. C. A. W. Local Union 5-713 and served as the financial secretary from 1981-1984. Besides working, Howard loved spending time with his family and playing cards. He also enjoyed driving his tractor and taking care of his home.
He was a member of the Mt. Zion Church in Bowling Green.
Howard is survived by his wife, Mildred; one son, Howard Lee Motley Jr. (Tina); three daughters, Kim Lathrop, of Bowling Green; Shelia (David) White, of Louisiana; and Lori (Kevin) Henson, of Bowling Green; six grandchildren, Ashley Murphy, of Cape Girardeau; John Lathrop, of Bowling Green; Tom Lathrop, of Chicago, Illinois; Matt and Racheal White, of Louisiana; and Emily Henson, of Bowling Green; one great-grandchild, Troy Grote, of Cape Girardeau.
Also surviving are three brothers, Roy Motley, of Stockton; Paul (Dot) Motley; Ray (Shirley) Motley, of Bowling Green; and many nieces and nephews.
Howard will be joining his precious granddaughter, Cristin Lynn White, who passed away in 1994.
He was also preceded in death by his parents; eight brothers, Raymond Motley, Ernest Motley, Elmer Motley, Fred Bolton, Willie Motley, Clarence Motley, and George Motley; and two sisters, Mary Preston and Lora Boots.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Mt. Zion Cemetery, c/o Bob and Mary Dempsey, 15960 Pike 252, in Bowling Green, or Caring Voice Coalition, 8249 Meadowbridge Road, in Mechanicsville, Virginia 23116.
Published in Reader Connection from June 30 to July 5, 2016.
Family and friends are welcome to attend the graveside service on Saturday, July 9, at 10:30 a.m., in the Mt. Zion Cemetery with Rev. David Land conducting the service.
Howard was born on November 21, 1938, in Louisiana to George and Dola Motley nee Dixon.
He married Mildred Ruth Gibbons on May 18, 1958. They were blessed to enjoy 58 wonderful years together.
He was a member of the United States Army from 1958-1961, serving his time in Bar-le-Due, France. He worked at Hercules, Inc., in Louisiana for 38 years and retired in 2001. He was a member of the O. C. A. W. Local Union 5-713 and served as the financial secretary from 1981-1984. Besides working, Howard loved spending time with his family and playing cards. He also enjoyed driving his tractor and taking care of his home.
He was a member of the Mt. Zion Church in Bowling Green.
Howard is survived by his wife, Mildred; one son, Howard Lee Motley Jr. (Tina); three daughters, Kim Lathrop, of Bowling Green; Shelia (David) White, of Louisiana; and Lori (Kevin) Henson, of Bowling Green; six grandchildren, Ashley Murphy, of Cape Girardeau; John Lathrop, of Bowling Green; Tom Lathrop, of Chicago, Illinois; Matt and Racheal White, of Louisiana; and Emily Henson, of Bowling Green; one great-grandchild, Troy Grote, of Cape Girardeau.
Also surviving are three brothers, Roy Motley, of Stockton; Paul (Dot) Motley; Ray (Shirley) Motley, of Bowling Green; and many nieces and nephews.
Howard will be joining his precious granddaughter, Cristin Lynn White, who passed away in 1994.
He was also preceded in death by his parents; eight brothers, Raymond Motley, Ernest Motley, Elmer Motley, Fred Bolton, Willie Motley, Clarence Motley, and George Motley; and two sisters, Mary Preston and Lora Boots.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Mt. Zion Cemetery, c/o Bob and Mary Dempsey, 15960 Pike 252, in Bowling Green, or Caring Voice Coalition, 8249 Meadowbridge Road, in Mechanicsville, Virginia 23116.
Published in Reader Connection from June 30 to July 5, 2016.
Howard Lee Motley, 77, of Bowling Green, peacefully passed away on Monday, June 20, 2016, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital while surrounded by his family.
Family and friends are welcome to attend the graveside service on Saturday, July 9, at 10:30 a.m., in the Mt. Zion Cemetery with Rev. David Land conducting the service.
Howard was born on November 21, 1938, in Louisiana to George and Dola Motley nee Dixon.
He married Mildred Ruth Gibbons on May 18, 1958. They were blessed to enjoy 58 wonderful years together.
He was a member of the United States Army from 1958-1961, serving his time in Bar-le-Due, France. He worked at Hercules, Inc., in Louisiana for 38 years and retired in 2001. He was a member of the O. C. A. W. Local Union 5-713 and served as the financial secretary from 1981-1984. Besides working, Howard loved spending time with his family and playing cards. He also enjoyed driving his tractor and taking care of his home.
He was a member of the Mt. Zion Church in Bowling Green.
Howard is survived by his wife, Mildred; one son, Howard Lee Motley Jr. (Tina); three daughters, Kim Lathrop, of Bowling Green; Shelia (David) White, of Louisiana; and Lori (Kevin) Henson, of Bowling Green; six grandchildren, Ashley Murphy, of Cape Girardeau; John Lathrop, of Bowling Green; Tom Lathrop, of Chicago, Illinois; Matt and Racheal White, of Louisiana; and Emily Henson, of Bowling Green; one great-grandchild, Troy Grote, of Cape Girardeau.
Also surviving are three brothers, Roy Motley, of Stockton; Paul (Dot) Motley; Ray (Shirley) Motley, of Bowling Green; and many nieces and nephews.
Howard will be joining his precious granddaughter, Cristin Lynn White, who passed away in 1994.
He was also preceded in death by his parents; eight brothers, Raymond Motley, Ernest Motley, Elmer Motley, Fred Bolton, Willie Motley, Clarence Motley, and George Motley; and two sisters, Mary Preston and Lora Boots.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Mt. Zion Cemetery, c/o Bob and Mary Dempsey, 15960 Pike 252, in Bowling Green, or Caring Voice Coalition, 8249 Meadowbridge Road, in Mechanicsville, Virginia 23116.
Published in Reader Connection from June 30 to July 5, 2016.
Family and friends are welcome to attend the graveside service on Saturday, July 9, at 10:30 a.m., in the Mt. Zion Cemetery with Rev. David Land conducting the service.
Howard was born on November 21, 1938, in Louisiana to George and Dola Motley nee Dixon.
He married Mildred Ruth Gibbons on May 18, 1958. They were blessed to enjoy 58 wonderful years together.
He was a member of the United States Army from 1958-1961, serving his time in Bar-le-Due, France. He worked at Hercules, Inc., in Louisiana for 38 years and retired in 2001. He was a member of the O. C. A. W. Local Union 5-713 and served as the financial secretary from 1981-1984. Besides working, Howard loved spending time with his family and playing cards. He also enjoyed driving his tractor and taking care of his home.
He was a member of the Mt. Zion Church in Bowling Green.
Howard is survived by his wife, Mildred; one son, Howard Lee Motley Jr. (Tina); three daughters, Kim Lathrop, of Bowling Green; Shelia (David) White, of Louisiana; and Lori (Kevin) Henson, of Bowling Green; six grandchildren, Ashley Murphy, of Cape Girardeau; John Lathrop, of Bowling Green; Tom Lathrop, of Chicago, Illinois; Matt and Racheal White, of Louisiana; and Emily Henson, of Bowling Green; one great-grandchild, Troy Grote, of Cape Girardeau.
Also surviving are three brothers, Roy Motley, of Stockton; Paul (Dot) Motley; Ray (Shirley) Motley, of Bowling Green; and many nieces and nephews.
Howard will be joining his precious granddaughter, Cristin Lynn White, who passed away in 1994.
He was also preceded in death by his parents; eight brothers, Raymond Motley, Ernest Motley, Elmer Motley, Fred Bolton, Willie Motley, Clarence Motley, and George Motley; and two sisters, Mary Preston and Lora Boots.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Mt. Zion Cemetery, c/o Bob and Mary Dempsey, 15960 Pike 252, in Bowling Green, or Caring Voice Coalition, 8249 Meadowbridge Road, in Mechanicsville, Virginia 23116.
Published in Reader Connection from June 30 to July 5, 2016.
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